Sasha Vakulina

Ukraine

Ukraine military command vows to defend Bakhmut

President Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine's top military command is unanimously in favour of defending the sector of eastern Ukraine, including the city of Bakhmut. Euronews Journalist Sasha Vakulina has more.

15/03/2023

World News

Forced deportations of Ukranian children to Russia explained

Forced deportations of Ukranian children to Russia explained: ICC arrest warrant for Putin

14/03/2023

World News

Russian paramilitary Wagner group taking 'tactical pause' in Bakhmut

The Institute for the Study of War says Wagner is waiting until enough reinforcements of conventional Russian troops have arrived before taking a backseat in the fierce battle – the most violent fight of the war.

10/03/2023

Ukraine

Battle for Bakhmut continues despite city's limited strategic value

US think tank says that while the city is of limited strategic value a win would be a symbolic one: Russia's composition in the prolonged battle for Bakhmut suggests the Kremlin is running out of cannon fodder.

07/03/2023

Ukraine

Could Ukrainian forces withdraw from Bakhmut?

The Institute for the Study of War said it's still too early to assess Ukrainian intentions concerning a complete withdrawal from Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces continue to inflict high casualties against the advancing mixed Russian forces in the area. Watch our Correspondent Sasha Vakulina's full report

06/03/2023

Ukraine

One year anniversary sees Ukraine withstand Russian onslaught

The UK defence ministry says Russia’s campaign now likely to focus on degrading Ukrainian forces and exhausting them rather than seizing substantial new territory.

24/02/2023

World News

Ukraine war: Schools ordered to teach remotely as anniversary nears

President Zelenskyy advises schools to close and resume classes online as the risk of Russian missile attacks grow

22/02/2023

Ukraine

Russian troops under pressure as war anniversary looms

UK predicts Moscow will mark first year of war by claiming victory in Bakhmut, regardless of reality on the ground.

20/02/2023

World News

Kyiv: Russia aiming for Bakhmut by war anniversary

Russia is aiming to capture Bakhmut by the first anniversary of the start of the war on February 24, Kyiv warns. But analysts say Moscow will need a faster rate of advance to reach that goal.

17/02/2023

World News

Russian warfare capability limited by depleted equipment, manpower

Russia’s costly military campaign in Ukraine has likely significantly depleted Russian equipment and manpower reserves necessary to sustain a successful large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine – says the Institute for the Study of War.

16/02/2023

Ukraine

Fighting rages on around Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Military analysts say the Kremlin’s forces may be probing Ukrainian defences for weak points or could be making a feint while preparing for a main thrust through southern Ukraine.

06/02/2023

World

Open the doors to NATO and the EU, says Poland's President Duda

The European Union and NATO should open their doors to all countries who want to join, Poland's President Andrzej Duda says.

23/01/2023

World News

President of Poland Andrzej Duda promises to send tanks to Ukraine

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says Warsaw will continue to play the leading role in supporting Ukraine militarily, including sending much-needed tanks.

23/01/2023

World

Evaluating the state of the pandemic: Euronews asks health leaders

Euronews spoke to global health leaders about the state of the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine delivery, health governance and much more.

20/01/2023

World

How is Europe preparing for the next phase of the war in Ukraine?

“War in Europe: Year Two" was the topic of one of the most thought-provoking sessions at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos.

19/01/2023

Ukraine

Moscow allegedly preparing to deport some 100,000 Ukrainians to Russia

Moscow allegedly plans to deport Ukrainian citizens en masse to Russia according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk

15/01/2023

Ukraine

Russian capture of Soledar could pave the way for Bakhmut invasion

The Ukrainian town of Soledar, home to salt mines is close to falling, despite intense fighting. Should the town fall, this would mark Russia's first gain in the Donbas region in months and would allow the Wagner mercenary group to turn their attention to Bakhmut.

11/01/2023

Ukraine

Russian ceasefire designed to harm Ukraine's reputation, analysts say

Russia's announced unilateral Christmas ceasefire is likely to be an information operation intended to damage Ukraine’s reputation, says the Institute for the Study of War.

06/01/2023

Ukraine

Russia's campaign against Ukraine 'not generating' desired effect

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina details the latest updates from Makiivka, following a Ukraine missile strike which killed Russian troops in a building they were occupying.

03/01/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Kherson vulnerable as weather stalls frontline combat

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina gives the latest update about the war in Ukraine, as fighting along frontlines stalls because of the weather.

28/11/2022